Local Council
Bogus candidate event stumps voters
Notices about the event have been circulating on social media for two weeks.
Waikato District Council considers closing access to Papanui Point
Waikato District council is considering closing access to the notorious Papanui point in a bid to prevent drownings there. Ross McNaughton reports. Audio
Lack of footpaths for developing Christchurch suburb riles councillor
Andrei Moore says having to drive a few hundred metres down the road because there's no safe way to walk to the park 'is just nuts'. Audio
Christchurch suburb Halswell overlooked for new footpaths
A Christchurch councillor is angry a burgeoning suburb has been overlooked for new footpaths, in favour of other parts of the city. Adam Burns has more. Audio
Referendum on Māori wards underway
Referendums on the future of Māori wards are now underway in five regional councils and 37 local bodies around the country. Roger Brownlie is standing for Napier City Council in the Ahuriri Ward and… Audio
Why are we so apathetic about local body elections?
Ollie Neas is the co-founder of website Policy.nz, a tool you can use to find out just who is running in your area and what they stand for. Audio
Two mayors to be elected unopposed in local government elections
The pair see it as a sign of their districts seeking consistency, although one academic says it could actually signal apathy. Audio
Mayors to be elected unopposed
Voting papers are about to arrive for the local body elections, but for residents in two districts they won't include anything about a mayoral contest. The mayors of Manawatu, in the lower North… Audio
Who should be allowed access to your wastewater?
Many people may flush and forget but excrament can be mined for a lot of information about your health and habits, and the question is - who should get access to what you discarded? Doctoral candidate… Audio
More than 60 jobs to go at Wellington City Council
The union says hundreds of workers across libraries, recreation, and city safety are facing uncertainty.
Conflict at Northland Regional Council top table investigated
Complaints of stalking, racial discrimination and privacy breaches made against Northland Regional Council's chair have all been dismissed.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9th September 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court; The Police Commissioner and the Minister for… Audio
'Fears unfounded': Māori wards referendum begins today
Many councils chose to set up Māori wards at the 2022 elections, but under new legislation, councils must now ratify them by referendum or abolish them.
Labour goes back to drawing board after bruising by-election defeat
We can catastrophise this and go 'it's the end of the world' - but it's not," Willie Jackson says. Audio
Voting for local body elections begins
Voting for local body elections starts on Tuesday with big orange envelopes showing up in your letterboxes at any moment. Local Government New Zealand chief executive Scott Necklen spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'Deeply wrong': Council to axe 63 roles as election looms
The proposed restructure at Wellington City Council would disestablish 63 jobs, including 31 that are currently vacant.
Ōtorohanga mayor on Tom Phillips shooting
The police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon. Ōtorohanga district mayor Max Baxter… Audio
Local referendums on Māori wards begin
Local referendums on Māori wards start on Tuesday, marking the latest clash between councils and the government. Te Maruata Māori advisory group network co-chair Toni Boynton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What makes a good election hoarding?
Todd Atticus is a designer and has designed plenty of election hoardings and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
